Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and had been a Sergeant

and had been a Sergeant for two years with the 11th R

the left end with seven rows of two holes each for length adjustment

and was promoted to the substantive rank of General on November 18th

to reduce the vulnerability of army divisional supply chains

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and had been a SergeantIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measures 48. 10mm (w) x 42. 83mm (h), loss of lacquer to the eyes and nose, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: The RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana Italian Social Republic) was a paramilitary unit in Northern Italy which was under Fascist control and occupied by the German Army. The metal smiling skull was worn on the beret surrounded by a gold embroidered bullion wreath.